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Nitrophylla occidentalis

Alkali Weed

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: wet saline areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: opposite
leaf shape3: linear
Flower color2: pink or magenta
Flowering period2: Apr. to May
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Amaranthaceae (amaranth family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Chenopodiaceae (goosefoot family)
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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